USC beats UCLA to claim Big Ten Conference title in women’s soccer
When Jane Alukonis was hired as the women’s soccer coach at USC three years ago, part of her mission was to bring the school an…
Dodgers tie record held by L.A.’s 1965 World Series championship team
Much has been made of the similarities between the performance of the Dodgers in this year’s National League Championship Series and in the 1965 World…
The Sports Report: Another postseason game, another shutout for Dodgers
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Dodgers dominate New York Mets in NLCS Game 1 shutout victory
The Dodgers had been here before.Coming off an emotional five-game division series against a National League West opponent. Entering an NL Championship Series against a…
Lukas Dostal backs Ducks to season-opening shutout win over Sharks
SAN JOSE — Isac Lundestrom’s goal midway through the third period broke a scoreless tie and sent the Ducks on their way to a 2-0 season-opening…
Luis Tiant, charismatic Cuban pitcher with wild windup, dies
BOSTON — Luis Tiant, the charismatic Cuban with a horseshoe mustache and mesmerizing windup who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a World Series…
Angels’ season ends with shutout loss to the Rangers
Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven scoreless innings, Dustin Harris had a homer and two-run double in his second MLB game and the defending champion Texas Rangers…
Why Ducks goalie John Gibson likely will miss the start of season
Ducks goaltender John Gibson is likely to miss the start of the regular season after undergoing an appendectomy.The 31-year-old Gibson had the emergency surgery Wednesday…
Galaxy can’t keep pace with FC Dallas in shutout loss
FRISCO, Texas — Petar Musa and Logan Farrington each scored a goal to help FC Dallas beat the Galaxy 2-0 Saturday night.Farrington’s one-touch shot from the…
A week after sweeping the Athletics, the Angels are swept by Oakland
OAKLAND — Lawrence Butler homered, JP Sears won for the first time in more than a month, and the Oakland Athletics blanked the Angels on Thursday…
Oakland’s Joey Estes shuts out the Angels
OAKLAND — Joey Estes pitched Oakland’s first individual shutout in more than three years and the Athletics beat the Angels 5-0 on Wednesday night. Estes (3-3)…
Angel City can’t keep up with Adriana and Orlando in shutout
Adriana scored two goals in the first half and the undefeated Orlando Pride beat Angel City 3-0 at BMO Stadium on Sunday night. The Pride…
Davis Daniel pitches shutout in starting debut as Angels beat Tigers
Davis Daniel pitched four-hit ball over eight innings and struck out eight in his first major league start, and the Angels defeated the Detroit Tigers…
Gavin Stone pitches a shutout as Dodgers sweep the White Sox
CHICAGO — Gavin Stone found himself in uncharted territory Wednesday night, on the mound in the eighth inning of a game for the first time in…
Kings save by trading Pierre-Luc Dubois for Capitals goalie
The Kings solved a pair of problems Wednesday by trading expensive but underperforming forward Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Washington Capitals for goaltender Darcy Kuemper. Kuemper,…
Baseball playoff openers provide more drama than expected
The opening week of the high school baseball playoffs was all about turning loose ace pitchers. There was Zach Strickland of Maranatha striking out 17…
Prep sports roundup: Granada Hills (16-1) continues to dominate in softball
At 16-1 and unbeaten in the West Valley League, Granada Hills’ softball team continues to be the team to beat in the City Section. El…
LAFC’s scoring woes continue in shutout loss to Minnesota
ST. PAUL — Robin Lod and Bongokuhle Hlongwane each scored a goal, and Minnesota United ended a seven-game winless streak against LAFC with a 2-0 victory…
Prep baseball roundup: Jordan Kingston delivers shutout for Calabasas
Jordan Kingston of Calabasas turned in a top pitching performance Monday, limiting Camarillo to three hits while striking out four and walking one in the…
David Rittich and Kings end Islanders’ winning streak in shutout
David Rittich stopped 26 shots for his sixth career shutout, Adrian Kempe reached the 20-goal mark for the third straight season and the Kings beat…